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Nuclear Power Plants 101 Nuclear power plants provide about one-fifth of the world's electricity. How do they work? And why do they produce radioactive waste that will remain toxic for centuries? introduction to nuclear power • nuclear power plants • splitting atoms • alternative energy source • toxic waste
European Nuclear Power Plant Guide An overview of Europe's currently operating nuclear reactors, construction of new facilities, plans and proposals for additional units, and options for waste storage. europe nuclear atomic power plant guide • 2007 operational under construction units • planned proposed new facilities • public acceptance • clean safe alternative fossil fuels
Nuclear Power Plants This topic discusses the importance of nuclear energy today and explains the construction and working of a nuclear power plant. nuclear power plant • nuclear reactors • coolant • control rods • sealed containers
Netherlands Nuclear Energy Profile In 2005, the Netherlands' government abandoned a previous decision to phase-out nuclear power and is currently considering the construction of new nuclear plants. nuclear energy profile netherlands holland • overview country facility reactor • high flux hfr • dodewaard natural circulation boiling water • join power plant ltd gkn
Russia's Floating Nuclear Plants In April 2007, Russia began construction on the world's first fleet of floating nuclear power plants. These facilities can supply enough energy to power small cities. russia floating nuclear power plant • mobile energy source begin operations 2010 • construction first sevmash submarine building seve • academician lomonosov 2007 prototype demonstration • fleet six npp
An Introduction to Tin Whiskers Tin whiskers are mysterious, hair-like metal crystals that sprout from circuit boards and hardware, causing shorts and power failures in critical electronic systems. tin whiskers • circuit board solder • electronic circuits • failures in electronic systems • nuclear power plant reactor melt down
Chernobyl Birds Endure Radiation At the site of the world's worst nuclear accident, nature has taken over. Research on birds in the area tells us how things are going for species at Chernobyl. chernobyl birds • birds at chernobyl • chernobyl disaster • nuclear disaster • chornobyl
Nuclear Energy - Czech Republic The Czech Republic currently has operating nuclear reactors at two separate locations and plans to build new units at each facility to cover additional capacity needs. nuclear energy czech republic 2008 overview profil • dukovany v213 reactor commissioned • temelin v320 capacities • power company cez • state policy replace unit
Nuclear Energy Profile - Lithuania The European Union has demanded Lithuania close its only operational nuclear reactor, however a new shared facility with Estonia, Latvia and Poland is expected by 2015. nuclear energy profile lithuania 2008 overview • electricity power supply natural gas hydro oil bio • operational unit 2 ignalina plant • russian rbmk model reactor • seimas parliament resolution decommission
Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nuclear Power has been ignored in the past in favor of alternative energy sources. Here are the pros and cons of the nuclear option in the fight against global warming. nuclear power • fossil fuels • nuclear option • global warming • greenhouse gas
Uranium Investing In recent years, uranium has become one of the hottest commodities to invest in. What follows is an introduction to nuclear power and the growing global demand uranium investing • uranium investments • investing in uranium • uranium asset management • uranium stock investing
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 3 Will the impact of global climate change on Southeast Asia encourage governments to turn to nuclear energy? nuclear power • nuclear energy • hydropower • cold war • russia
Investment Opportunities in Precious Metals A look at some of the investment opportunities in the precious metals sector including gold, silver, platinum, titanium and uranium. investment opportunities precious metals • gold silver platinum titanium uranium stocks and • gold investment • silver investment • platinum investment
Is Nuclear Power Green? Green house gas emissions, fossil fuel shortages and global warming happening now, we must consider nuclear power as a viable technology for our future energy needs. greenhouse gas • fossil fuel • global warming • nuclear energy • tidal power
Non-Defense Nuclear Technologies Nuclear radiation has great potential for destruction. But engineers and scientists have harnessed the power of atomic forces for a wide range of uses to help humanity. non-defense nuclear technologies • peaceful uses of nuclear technology;man-made nucle • many uses of radiation • norm • naturally occurring radioactive material
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New Age Hypnosis Dr. Bruce Goldberg's book, New Age Hypnosis, is an excellent learning experience for the reader. This is the author of The Search for Grace, a documented story of a past life that was traced to a woman who had been killed in the roaring '20's! hypnosis • new • age • past • lives
New Age Hypnosis Dr. Bruce Goldberg's book, New Age Hypnosis, is an excellent learning experience for the reader. This is the author of The Search for Grace, a documented story of a past life that was traced to a woman who had been killed in the roaring '20's! hypnosis • new • age • past • lives
Allis Shad Alosa alosa might be disappearing from the river Garonne in France. allis shad • alosa alosa • river garonne • global warming • nuclear power
Nuclear Energy Profile - Hungary Hungary generates nuclear power from a single facility located in the country's central region and is considering construction of new reactors for increased production. nuclear energy profile hungary 2008 overview • electricity lowest cost gas coal • four operational reactors paks plant • vver440 v213 model • russia atomenergoexport construction
Russia's Nuclear Power Expansion Taking advantage of worldwide energy needs and calls for a clean energy environment, Russia is rapidly implementing a strategy to build and sell new nuclear facilities. russia nuclear power expansion • russia builds sells new plants • putin approves construction • domestic energy needs • worldwide global clean floating technology
Ukraine’s Atomic Power Needs Grow Attempting to secure their energy independence, Ukraine plans to increase nuclear power production, ignoring the consequences of the 1986 accident at the Chernobyl Plant. ukraine nuclear power • ukraine energy needs • ukraine new nuclear reactors • ukraine nuclear plants • ukraine nuclear industry
Ethics and Responsibility in Communication What is the writer's responsibility for making sure that a message gets through to the reader accurately and clearly? This article discusses two famous situations in which a failure to communicate led to disaster or near-disaster. Recommendations are made for avoiding this kind of mistake. business communication • ethics • responsibility • communication problems
Nuclear Energy Profile - Sweden In recent years, Sweden has changed its stance on nuclear power. The operational lives of many existing reactors has been extended amid plans to build new facilities. nuclear energy profile sweden 2008 • overview reactor waste storage facilities • power electricity production capacity • forsmark ringhals vattenfall ab • oskarshamn sydkraft okg
Nuclear Radiation Detectors 101 How do radiation detectors work? And how does Homeland Security use them at the borders to prevent nuclear materials from being used in weapons of mass destruction? nuclear radiation detectors • types of radiation • how radiation detectors work • homeland defense dirty bombs • radiation detector false alarms
Power...at what price? The energy crisis of the future is now raging in California. What can we do to prevent a full scale catastrophe across the US and the world? california energy crisis • renewable energy • solar energy • wind power • green party
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How to Communicate Successfully in a Traditional or Web-Structured Corporation or Company Corporations and other organizations have distinct cultures, just like countries. This article discusses how corporate culture affects communication processes, and describes clues that can help a communicator become more effective. how to communicate at work • communication strategies in the workplace • communication in the workplace • how to write successful appeals • how to write successful memos
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The Simpsons The Simpsons is one of the many cartoons that get mistaken for a kids show by parent's. It is definitely <b>not</b> a kids show. People think that just because it has kids in it, and is a cartoon, it's a kid's show. simpsons • children • television • children's television.
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Children of Chernobyl Charities Many charitable organizations are helping provide medical, social, and humanitarian aid to children of Belarus and Ukraine living on the contaminated lands of Chernobyl. chernobyl children • chernobyl children's charity • children in belarus • children in ukraine • chabad's children of chernobyl
Eastern Europe 2007 Year in Review A variety of elections and events in the energy, labor, environmental and agricultural sectors shaped and changed the landscape of Eastern Europe and Russia in 2007. eastern europe russia 2007 year review • recap regional events • politics energy labor environment agriculture sect • ukraine september parliament • party regions
How Can the Laser Drill Solve Our Energy Crisis? Laser drill technology can quickly sink geothermal wells down to where water can be piped in and high-energy steam returned to run electrical power plants. laser drill • geothermal • electrical generation • energy crisis • colorado school of mines
Introduction to Nuclear Power Nuclear power draws on the energy contained within an atom to generate electricity. nuclear power • nuclear power basics • nuclear fuel • nuclear waste • how nuclear power works
Nuclear Energy Profile - Belgium Begium's two nuclear power facilities generate over half the nation's electricity. Most fuel fabrication, reprocessing and waste management is handled domestically. nuclear energy profile belgium 2008 overview • domestic generated electricity • natural gas coal • electrabel operate plants • doel tihange pressurized water reactors pwr
Nuclear Energy Profile - Finland Finland currently operates four nuclear reactors, plans on adding new units for additional capacity, and is building an underground permanent waste storage facility. nuclear energy profile finland • overview country reactor • underground waste storage facilities • add units additional capacity • efficient capacity form factors
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Russian Nuclear Energy Policies Russia, a world leader in the production of nuclear power plants, has new goals and policies for increased power production and construction of new waste facilities. russia nuclear energy policies • overview country atomic goals waste management • world first electricity producing plant obninsk re • commercial operational • chernobyl accident
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An Introduction to Solar Energy Solar power is the ultimate renewable energy source. Here is an introduction to the basic science that makes all solar energy technologies possible. solar power technology • solar energy • solar radiation • renewable energy • photovoltaic |
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